So I got this strange mail just recently that is apparently about some Internet marketing conference that is happening around here in BC which is suppose to teach people how to make money with companies like eBay and Google.
Somehow, I have been chosen to attend this event and just for attending I would receive a free meal and a business organizer valued at $120. So to attend you would have to RSVP by phone. I thought the funny thing about this was that for a conference that is suppose to deal with Internet technology and how to make money with it, you’d think the company would at least have a web site.
The thing about this that is a little troublesome is how the letter looks pretty professional and appealing with logos representing big Internet companies. I can easily see an average Joe thinking how this will be an opportunity of a lifetime and that they have nothing to lose since it is free. So to help, I have scanned the documents to help people recognize what this thing looks like along with a text transcript incase people can’t read it(Quickly used an OCR scanning software for the text).
Alan, here’s a complimentary Conference invitation for you and a guest!
Alan, discover how ordinary people and small business owners are creating incomes using the Internet. Also, learn how you can make money using eBay, Yahoo, Google, MSN and other online resources!
Dear Alan:
There’s something you should know…
Ordinary people, some with very little marketing experience at all, are creating part-time and full-time incomes working from home on the Internet.Learn how you can make money on the Internet by attending our FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner conference near you.
FREE TICKET FOR TWO ENCLOSED
Choose any one of our upcoming conferences at the Empire Landmark Hotel, Days Inn, Radisson President Hotel and Suites or Inn at the Westminster Quay – see enclosed ticket for dates and times. RSVP by calling 1-800-331-9003 before Monday, October 30, 2006.This is a fun, relaxed and informative conference led by a nationally renowned instructor. Within 90 minutes you’ll know if creating income from the Internet is right for you and your family. Please see the back of this letter to see what your complimentary conference package includes for you and your guest.
Michael and Diana Blair
“This year’s gross sales are expected to surpass last year’s sales of $280,000; thanks to this training and support.”Brian Castteman
“I’m only twenty years old and still in college, I work about two hours a day and make over $50,000 a year.”Donald Wyatt
‘My first month in business generated $3,700, now I sell over $50,000 a month over the Internet.”IMPORTANT! We typically allow just over 100 people per show. Hotel conference rooms can fill to capacity quickly, so reserve your space for two today by calling 1-800-331-9003.
Remember, the conference is FREE and is set in a relaxed and comfortable environment. This is simply an informative working conference for you to (Continued)
experience what others are using to create part-time or full-time income from the Internet by working at home. I’ve enclosed 2 complimentary tickets for you and a guest to attend this conference. We strongly recommend that you bring your spouse or business partner to learn about it all first hand.
Here’s what you get at the conference:
– FREE admission for you and a guest to a 90 minute conference!
– FREE complimentary meal for you and your guest!
– FREE Business Organizers for you and your guest!
– FREE training materials and tested Internet marketing strategies!
Bonus! FREE eBay® PowerSeller Strategy Guide COURSE BOOK!
Find out how to get your FREE Copy after attending the conference.
Please confirm your seats today by calling 1-800-331-9003.Respectfully,
C. Kevin Oliver
VP Conference RelationsP.S. If you are looking to generate additional income using the Internet, I urge you to explore * our Internet Marketing Conference. Call 1-800-331-9003 to hold your seats today.
P.P.S. Remember, the FREE COURSE BOOK you are being offered is not sold in stores, but you’ll learn how to get your FREE copy after attending this 90 minute Conference on creating Internet income. This COURSE BOOK offers you 200 pages of invaluable information including the simple secrets and shortcuts power sellers use to outsell uninformed and lazy Internet marketers.
Internet Marketing Conference
Conferences are available through this invitation only. Limit one guest per reservation. Call for remaining availability. Should hotel ballroom capacity be exceeded, seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Your meal will be served at the conclusion of the 90-minute conference. Your business organizer will be available at the event or may be mailed to you after the event.
I’ve personally never been to one of these and hopefully never will, but if it is anything like those other free conferences on how to make money, I’m willing to bet that while you’re there the whole purpose will be to sell you thousands of dollars worth of stuff as it is their way of leading you to financial freedom. So is it fair for me to be critical about this since I never went to it before? Well, just to confirm my suspicions, in the envelope was also this personal message card from who is apparently the Vice President of this company with the name “C. Rex Sandersonâ€.
Dear Alan,
I want you to know how important I believe our FREE conference may be to you.
If you’re not where you need to be financially, or if you’re just spending too much time at work away from your family, I urge you to attend our FREE Internet Marketing Conference to witness what others have done to re-claim their financial and personal lives.Visit our FREE Internet Marketing Conference. I guarantee you’ll walk away with a better understanding and possibly, new found hope of how you can achieve your financial goals and dreams using the same powerful Internet Marketing strategies and techniques being used by the most successful entrepreneurs.
Respectfully,
C. Rex Sanderson
Vice President
Based on some quick searches, this guy seemed to of been operating similar deals around the world and the feedback is not good. So, watch your wallets everyone. If anyone out there has happened to actually attend one of these events, maybe you’ll have an interesting story to share with the rest of us.
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